A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8970447 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96575282 epoch_slot_no: 66482 block_no: 8970270 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 88623 time: 2023-06-30 16:12:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9efb91636175a7db289544ec1cbde3f21f548f1801f1448611327e1165b945Block Operator
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